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Overview of Belhaven College
Belhaven College is a Christian liberal arts institution located on a 42-acre site in the Mississippi capital of Jackson. Originally founded in 1883, Belhaven is the culmination of three separate institutions which merged over the years but always maintained a strong relationship with the Presbyterian Church. The school has a rich heritage of prominence in higher education and offers eight bachelor's degrees and four master’s degrees in traditional majors and in programs of general studies. Belhaven maintains satellite campuses in Houston, Texas; Memphis, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida and the school also offers online programs.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Belhaven College offers eight Bachelor's Degrees, including Bachelor of Arts in 14 disciplines and Bachelor of Science in 13 disciplines. Also offered are four Masters Degrees (Business Administration, Arts in Teaching, Science in Management, and Education) and Associate Degrees. There are also additional programs including pre-professional programs in the ministry, engineering, law, medicine, dentistry, nursing, and medical technology.
Belhaven College Selectivity
Admission to Belhaven College is selective and requires a completed application with a $25 application fee, an essay, ACT or SAT scores, an official high school transcript, and an academic reference.
Belhaven College Faculty Quality
The faculty at Belhaven is comprised of highly qualified and experienced instructors committed to serious academic inquiry, teaching and research from a Christian perspective. Over 80% hold Ph.D.'s or terminal degrees in their fields and student/faculty ratio is about 12 to 1.
Belhaven College Student Body
Belhaven welcomes students of all denominations and backgrounds. Approximately 2,500 students are currently enrolled, with about 60% from out-of-state.
Belhaven College Student Life
Belhaven College encourages a living/learning environment and has five residence halls: three for women and two for men. Full-time freshmen are required to live on campus, except for those who are married, over the age of 21, or those who live off-campus with their parents. Over 50% of traditional students (i.e., not including adult students who commute) live on campus.
Jackson, MS is home to Belhaven. Jackson is a medium-sized city. Students select the school partly because it is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Belhaven is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in drama and performing arts and business and management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Belhaven has 2,485 enrolled students (as of 2007). The school has a large minority student population. Many of the students at Belhaven are in their forties, or even older.
The school offers students meal plans. Belhaven values student athletics, and belongs to the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference and Mid-South Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Belhaven College
1500 Peachtree St
Jackson, MS 39202
General Phone: (601) 968-5940
http://www.belhaven.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 376 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | general studies, social services, English, history, political science, creative writing, humanities, international studies |
| Education And Teaching | 90 | elementary school teaching, education, secondary teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, recreation and leisure studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 15 | dance, drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | bible studies, philosophy |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies, arts management |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Media | 4 | communication studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health care administration |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | work and family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Belhaven in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 414 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 209 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 56 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 5 |
In 2007, Belhaven had a total enrollment of 2,485 students (2,403 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34% |
| Texas | 10% |
| Florida | 10% |
| Louisiana | 9% |
| Alabama | 7% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Tennessee | 5% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| California | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Belhaven offers campus housing for 562 of its 2,403 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Jackson, Mississippi for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Mississippi Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,159 | 736 | 64% | 253 | 34% |
| Men | 518 | 320 | 62% | 119 | 37% |
| Women | 641 | 416 | 65% | 134 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 28% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 63% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,580 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,010 |
Financial Aid:
Belhaven participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239700)
Belhaven has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $56,928 | 3 | $53,300 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $48,209 | 11 | $45,309 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $44,943 | 11 | $44,486 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $48,184 | 27 | $43,943 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Gulf Coast Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 27 | 90 |
| Football | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Basketball | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 22 | 32 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Work and Family Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Belhaven Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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